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“Every day here is a gift,” Michael Kooy says, a wide smile spreading across his face. Michael is the pastor at Grace Community Christian Reformed Church in Oak Lawn, but he’s also the new chaplain at Victorian Village. Already several residents and staff have mentioned what a blessing he’s been to the community. Read on to hear his story. …

Providence Solutions has recently hosted a number of workshops titled “Making Your Most Important Decisions,” intended to demystify common topics related to Advance Directives and end-of-life planning. Read on to see what topics were discussed! …

How can we best pass the torch of leadership to the next generation? That’s a question that Providence Life Services answers in many ways, but in no way as clearly as with our Internship Program. We’ve interviewed four interns, past and present, who have experienced the importance we place on investing in our future leaders.…

Have you noticed your parent or an older loved one becoming more withdrawn and having less socialization as they age? It’s a common scenario; approximately one-third to one-half of the elderly population report feeling social isolation and loneliness. Read on to see the positive effects of socializing within your community! …